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At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive.
We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has a job to do for our clients. That's why we are committed to managing our clients' investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives.
Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us.
As an Executive Client Service Associate, you will be part of the Client Services Team and provide full support to an Executive Director Planner within the firm, ensuring and enhancing client satisfaction thru direct contact with clients, custodians, and other operational employees.
We are looking for service professional with strong financial services industry experience to help us deliver superior service by building and nurturing the client relationship, as well as performing all related administrative functions. If you have exceptional client service, ability to adapt to various planner needs, strong multitasking abilities, communication skills, with a good understanding of finance, this may be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:

• Advanced ability to work with an Executive Director - specifically with a large practice, handling multiple priorities and a high level of expertise in service transactions.
• Experience in interacting with affluent clients and working through complex financial transactions including; including estate transfers, cost basis calculations, etc. Understanding of RMD / Tax implications and impact to client relationships.
• Ability to evaluate a client's financial situation - review statements, research documents and identify potential gaps in a portfolio for an Executive Director.
• Work independently with other service providers (CPAs, Estate Attorneys, etc.) to resolve complex client issues.
• Responsible for cultivating deeper relationships with clients and engaging with them on both a reactive and proactive basis
• Assist prospects and clients to handle all necessary onboarding paperwork and/or ancillary forms.
• Monitor client account activity, researching and resolving issues
• Verify accounts are traded into the correct model and aid operation teams as needed; track incoming rollovers, other investment funding, and transfers to ensure that all applicable accounts moved as expected
• Maintain risk awareness and compliance; identify problems in a timely manner while complying with standard resolution policy, the established corporate process, and regulatory procedures
• Participation in projects, task forces, councils, and product rollouts to ensure CSA voice is represented, as needed
• Ability to provide mentorship and training to other CSAs
• Participation in projects, task forces, councils, and product rollouts to ensure CSA voice is represented, as needed
• Ability to provide mentorship and training to other CSAs

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3+ years of related industry experience (Registered Investment Advisor or Broker/Dealer)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
• Good understanding of finance and investment markets/securities
• Exceptional client service skills, phone/video meeting etiquette and ability to communicate effectively
• Critical thinking, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills required
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and work with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Position requires a high level of confidentiality
• CRPC and/or Series 65 strongly recommended

Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $73,000 - $102,000. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an annual target cash bonus. This role also offers the ability to earn additional cash bonuses for your contributions throughout the year. These bonuses reward you for helping introduce new clients to the firm, supporting strong client relationships, and contributing to your team's growth and performance. Collectively, all of the bonuses are a meaningful portion of the total cash opportunity for this role. Bonus amounts are determined by your individual contributions, your team's results, and, in some cases, the revenue your team generates. Details about how these additional bonus opportunities work will be shared during the interview process and after hire.
About Edelman Financial Engines
Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Recognized by Barron's as a top RIA firm for eight years in a row (awarded each September (2018-2025) based on prior 12-month data through June 30)1, we support more than 1.27 million clients across 140+ offices nationwide and manage over $324 billion in assets 2. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves.
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1 The Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms list, an annual ranking of independent advisory firms, is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria. Firms elect to participate but do not pay to be included in the ranking. The 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services, LLC, which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of 12th.
2 Edelman Financial Engines data, as of September 30, 2025